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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,827.33, 517,282.47 and 114,024.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,827.33, 517,282.47 and 114,024.11 is: 171,049.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,827.33 : 517,282.47 = 114,024.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,827.33/517,282.47 = 114,024.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,827.33x = 517,282.47 × 114,024.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,827.33x = 58,982,670,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,982,670,673.94/344,827.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,049.87

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